Starbucks gift vouchers
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Zetec-S

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6,895 posts

122 months

Friday 20th December 2019
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Bit of a long shot, but does anyone know if it's possible to buy an e-gift voucher for Starbucks for use in another country?

I have a colleague who works in Hungary, they've helped me out quite a bit over the past few months so wanted to get them a little thank you as I know they like it. Gift vouchers bought in the UK look like they can only be used in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada.

I did try the Hungarian Starbucks website as I thought I might be able to order it through that, but they don't have an English language option and unless I stick the entire site into google translate there's no way I can figure out the Hungarian version hehe

Anyone know of another way? Just want to email them a tenner's worth of vouchers, surely in the year 2019 it's possible?

TIA

ambuletz

11,751 posts

210 months

Friday 20th December 2019
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easiest thing would be to probably fly over to hungary, pop into a starbucks and buy one at the counter. biglaugh

Zetec-S

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6,895 posts

122 months

Friday 20th December 2019
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Obviously, but the private jet is in for scheduled maintenance over Christmas biggrin

ZOLLAR

19,920 posts

202 months

Friday 20th December 2019
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Zetec-S said:
Bit of a long shot, but does anyone know if it's possible to buy an e-gift voucher for Starbucks for use in another country?

I have a colleague who works in Hungary, they've helped me out quite a bit over the past few months so wanted to get them a little thank you as I know they like it. Gift vouchers bought in the UK look like they can only be used in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada.

I did try the Hungarian Starbucks website as I thought I might be able to order it through that, but they don't have an English language option and unless I stick the entire site into google translate there's no way I can figure out the Hungarian version hehe

Anyone know of another way? Just want to email them a tenner's worth of vouchers, surely in the year 2019 it's possible?

TIA
http://rewards.starbucks.hu/eng/

in the FAQ section.

Looks like you'll have to buy them in Hungary first, perhaps speak to their customer service to see if they can help?


–Is it possible to buy the Card in Hungary and use it abroad? Is it possible the other way round?
Unfortunately, it is not possible. The Starbucks Card purchased in Hungary is valid only in Hungary. It can be used in Hungarian Starbucks stores only. There is also no possibility to use a Card purchased in another country in Hungary.–Where can I get more information?For more information please contact our Customer Service Center.

To make sure our customers are fully supported with all areas connected to the Starbucks Card, a hotline was launch. It can be reached through the phone at + 36 1 423 4101 (charged as a local call, according to your provider tariffs) or through email: starbuckscardhu@amrest.eu.

Our Customer Service Centre operate:

From Monday to Friday: from 9:00 - 17:00

Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Public Holiday: Closed.

Fas1975

1,808 posts

193 months

Friday 20th December 2019
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It should work. I was gifted a Starbucks card from the US which I've used in the UK with no issue. It just converts the balance from USD to the local currency. I've used my own personal card all over Europe no issues, including Hungary.

Zetec-S

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6,895 posts

122 months

Saturday 21st December 2019
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Turns out you can’t (asked Starbucks directly)

ambuletz said:
easiest thing would be to probably fly over to hungary, pop into a starbucks and buy one at the counter. biglaugh
As I was bored yesterday I did a quick search for flights, apparently I can get a return from Stansted to Budapest for £40 with Ryanair. So with the £10 voucher that would set me back £50, which coincidentally is the going rate for gifts for secretaries winkhttps://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Although this person isn’t a secretary and the flight’s not until February so I think I’ll pass. biggrin